Introduction to Statistical Methods Additional Practice Test

12th Standard Economics — Introduction to Statistical Methods and Econometrics: Additional Online Practice Test

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Who used the German word 'statistik' in 1749 to describe the political science of different countries?

A.Gottfried Achenwall B.Ronald Fisher C.Karl Pearson D.Francis GP Neison

Which scholar authored the 1845 book 'Contributions to vital Statistics', which was the first book to have statistics as its title?

A.Ronald Fisher B.Francis GP Neison C.Gottfried Achenwall D.P.C. Mahalanobis

Which historical text from the Mughal period mentions statistical and administrative surveys conducted during Emperor Akbar's reign?

A.Arthashastra B.Ain-e-Akbari C.Indica D.Baburnama

When used in its singular form, the term 'statistics' refers to which of the following?

A.Aggregate of numerical facts and figures B.Specific raw data points C.Statistical methods and systematic processes D.Historical registration records

A researcher classifies employees into three groups: matriculates, undergraduates, and post-graduates. Under which category of qualitative data does this classification fall?

A.Discrete numeric data B.Nominal data C.Rank data D.Secondary data

In the short-cut method for calculating the arithmetic mean, what does the symbol 'd' represent in the formula \(\bar{X} = A + \frac{\sum d}{n}\)?

A.Number of data items B.Assumed mean value C.Total sum of observations D.Deviation of each value from the assumed mean

Which absolute measure of dispersion was introduced by Karl Pearson in 1893 and is also known as the root-mean square deviation?

A.Range B.Mean Deviation C.Standard Deviation D.Variance

Which statistical concept measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables and was calculated by Francis Galton?

A.Regression coefficient B.Correlation coefficient C.Standard error D.Coefficient of variation

When three or more variables are studied simultaneously to understand their relationship, such as studying demand as a function of price, income, and tastes, what type of correlation is it?

A.Simple Correlation B.Partial Correlation C.Linear Correlation D.Multiple Correlation

Q10

A correlation is described as linear when the ratio of change between two variables satisfies which of the following conditions?

A.It fluctuates periodically B.It remains constant C.It increases exponentially D.It is completely random

Q11

The term 'regression' was coined by Francis Galton in 1877. What is the literal meaning of the word 'regression'?

A.Stepping back towards the average B.Moving forward infinitely C.Spreading away from the center D.Clustered around the mode

Q12

Who coined the term 'econometrics' in 1926 to describe the integration of economic theory, mathematics, and statistical methods?

A.Irving Fisher B.Ragnar Frisch C.Arthur Goldberger D.Gerhard Tinbergen

Q13

What is the primary feature of an econometric model that distinguishes it from a pure mathematical economic model?

A.The use of deterministic equations B.Complete exclusion of actual data C.The inclusion of a stochastic error term representing omitted variables D.Simple linear extrapolation without parameters

Q14

In which year did the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) come into existence in India as an independent ministry?

A.1947 B.1950 C.1999 D.2007

Q15

The Central Statistical Office (CSO) of India, responsible for coordinating statistical activities and compiling National Accounts, is headed by which official?

A.Governor of the Reserve Bank B.Director-General C.Finance Minister of India D.Prime Minister

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